Description:
1.organic food, no pollution, natural, nutritious2.rich in protein, vitamin and fibre.
3.reduce blood press.
4.anti-aging
Lotus develops straight seed pods and each podcontains approximately 20 seeds that reach maturity within 40 days.Lotus seeds are nut like round to oval shaped seeds present in rowwithin the dark green colored lotus seed head. They are greencolored when fresh and turn cream to yellow color when dried. Theshell becomes harder as much that it can be removed as a coating.The dried form is better available in markets comparatively. Theseeds are extensively used in East Asian cuisine and as a medicinein China.
| Product specification | |
| Protein: | 18% |
| Calcium: | 241.7mg/kg |
| Iron: | 21.9mg/kg |
| Reducing sugar: | <1.7% |
| Vitamin: | B10.325/B20.0102 |
| Other: | 17kinds of aminaacids |
Culinary uses
· Lotus seeds can be eaten raw either in fresh or in driedform.
· The most common use of the seed is in the form of lotus seedpaste, which is used extensively in Chinese pastries.
· The paste is also used in Japanese cuisine, as an ingredient incakes and other dessert items as a filling.
· You can try making sauces from its paste.
· A combination of red bean and lotus seed soup can be made byboiling them together for 1 ½ hours until both become tender andthen adding sugar to taste.
· The seeds can be cooked in syrup and allowed to cool to obtaincrystallized seeds. These can be had during teatime instead ofnuts.
· Try making Cream Lotus seed soup by boiling lotus seeds withcrushed pineapple and adding corn starch to thicken the puree.
How to Store
Lotus seeds are easy to store in their dried form. These can bepackaged in plastic containers and store in a cool dry place.Tighten the lid when not in use. The fresh seeds can be kept in ziplock bags under refrigeration and maintain its freshness for morethan a week. But it is recommended to use them at the earliest.
Health Benefits
· Lotus seedis consumed as a kind of health food, especially by Chinesepeople.
· The major nutrients present in lotus seeds include fats,proteins, some starches, iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc.
· It is said to refresh our system by giving a calming effect. Itis considered good for the heart meridians.
· They are sweet to neutral in nature. They are consumed todetoxify the spleen, reinforce the kidneys and nourish theblood.
· Due to its astringent property, it is relieves one from diarrheaand helps improve appetite.
· It can also treat insomnia, palpitations andirritability.
